Cross Keys Reserve master plan

About the project

The Cross Keys Reserve Master Plan (pdf, 28.9MB) is a long-term vision for Cross Keys Reserve and will serve as a guiding document for the design, development and management of the park over the next 10 years.

• a new pavilion
• carpark
• play space
• picnic area
• pathways
• outdoor fitness equipment
• a wetland and improvements to plantings

Delivery of these projects listed are subject to funding approval in future Council budgets.

 A new play space for Cross Keys Reserve

Cross Keys Reserve will soon have a new play space, and we have prepared a draft design which is being consulted on in late 2021. The play space design has been developed to include a range of activities to improve skills and development through a variety of play elements for all age groups, from toddlers and young children to older children who might be seeking a more challenging play experience. We are proposing to include the following:

• Natural play elements with rock work, logs and timber steppers,
• A rubber paved bicycle loop with traffic signs and line marking,
• An all-abilities swing harness and basket swing to provide accessible play opportunities,
• A range of tactile and playful elements to encourage collective and imagination play, including interactive flowers, shop fronts and interactive panels with wheelchair access.
• You can visit Council’s Your Say page for all consultation updates.

What else is happening at Cross Keys Reserve?

A new play space experience is just one of the many improvements for Cross Keys Reserve.

There are a number of projects planned for Cross Keys Reserve, which will deliver all the outstanding actions from the 2016 master plan. Other projects which are due to be constructed at Cross Keys Reserve in the coming months include:

• New cricket nets to be constructed from mid-November to January 2022
• New pavilion carpark and laneway upgrade to be constructed from early to mid-2022
• New play space area to be constructed from mid to late 2022.
• New pathways, picnic facilities, park furniture, outdoor exercise equipment, and planting to be constructed from mid to late 2022.

Completed Projects

Completed works in the master plan now include:

• Bridge Street car park February 2018
• Screen installation to reduce safety risks installed March 2018
• Modular multi-purpose pavilion installed on 27 June, 2018
• Ground irrigation renovation April 2019 (through Sport and Recreation Victoria’s World Game Fund contributed $250,000)

More information

For further information please email the City Design team at parkimprovements@mvcc.vic.gov.au.